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Current Affairs is a type of broadcast journalism where the emphasis is on detailed analysis and discussion of news stories that have recently occurred or ongoing at the time of broadcast. The article Current Affairs September 12th 2018 includes News summary on current events of Days, International, National, and Banking, Sports, Awards, Appointments, Obituary, importance of September 12th 2018.

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On 12th September 2018, International Day for South-South Cooperation was observed all over the world
Key Highlights:
  • International Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates the economic, social and political developments made by regions and countries in the south.

  • United Nations General Assembly declared 12th September as International Day for South-South Cooperation.

  • This date commemorates the adoption of “Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (BAPA)” by 138 Member States, in 1978.

  • International Day for South-South Cooperation 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of Buenos Aires Plan of Action.

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First tripartite meeting amongst India, Iran and Afghanistan held in Kabul, Afghanistan
Key Highlights:
  • On September 12, 2018, India, Iran and Afghanistan held their First Tripartite Meeting chaired by Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Khalil Karzai in Kabul.

  • The port in the Sistan-Balochistan province on Iran’s southern coast is being developed by India and Iran. Chabahar Port in Iran is being built by India.

  • The first phase of the Chabahar port was inaugurated by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in December 2017

ASEAN World Economic Forum began in Hanoi, Vietnam
Key Highlights:
  • The 2018 World Economic Forum on ASEAN is in the context of the 4.0 era themed: “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

  • The ASEAN nations participating in the event are: Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand.

  • Over 1, 000 representatives from 43 countries are set to take part in 53 sessions and 35 discussions over the two days of the event.

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On September 12, 2018, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved continuation of the Capacity Development Scheme for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Key Highlights:
  • Cabinet approved price revision of ethanol price derived from B heavy molasses / partial sugarcane juice and 100% sugarcane juice for Ethanol Supply Year 2018-19

  • The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved for introduction of Bill in Parliament for amendment of NID Act, 2014.

  • The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Policy framework to promote and incentivize Enhanced Recovery (ER)/ Improved Recovery (IR)/ Unconventional Hydrocarbon (UHC) production methods.

  • Cabinet approved MoU on Collaborative Research on Distributed Ledger and Block Chain Technology in the context of Development of digital economy by Exim Bank under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism

  • Cabinet approved Transfer of land for various institutions ofM/s Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) to Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA)
Cabinet Approvals with Foreign Countries on 12th September
Key Highlights:
  • Cabinet approved MoU between India and Brunei Darussalam on cooperation in the field of Space Research, Science and Applications.

  • Cooperation in the operation of Telemetry Tracking and Telecomm and station for satellite and launch vehicles and Cooperation in the field of Space Research, Science and Applications.

  • Cabinet approved MoU between India and South Africa on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes

  • The Mou was on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful purposes .

  • Cabinet approved MoU between India and Egypt on cooperation in the Field of Agriculture & Allied Sectors Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved between India and Malta.

  • Cabinet approved signing of MoU between India and Malta for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism

PM increased remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers; effective from October 2018
Key Highlights:
  • On September 12, 2018, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced increase in remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers.

  • Providing free insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana.

  • Anganwadi workers and helpers using techniques such as Common Application Software (ICDS-CAS), would get additional incentives in the range of Rs. 250 to Rs. 500.
NOTA option removed from Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council polls by Election Commission
Key Highlights:
  • Election Commission announced the withdrawal of the provision of None Of The Above (NOTA) option from ballet papers for elections to Rajya Sabha and legislative council in states.

  • This move came after the Supreme court through its 3 member panel headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra rules out the NOTA options in August 21,2018.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that, the HIV AIDS (prevention and control) Act 2017 has been implemented from September 10, 2018
Key Highlights:
  • Rajya Sabha passed the bill in March 2018. Amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 were revived by the Narendra Modi government in July 2017.

  • It criminalises discrimination against patients suffering Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) that is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
On 11th September 2018, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged off the first bus service between Bihar and Nepal
Key Highlights:
  • This bus service will connect Bodh Gaya and Patna in Bihar to Kathmandu and Janakpur in Nepal. This service was commissioned following an agreement between India and Nepal.

  • It aims to promote Buddhist tourism. They are air-conditioned deluxe buses and can accommodate up to 44 passengers per bus.
Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurates state’s first Sainik School
Key Highlights:
  • On 11th September 2018, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated Arunachal Pradesh’s first Sainik School at Niglok in East Siang district to the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

  • The school started its first academic session from 27th August 2018 with 60 students. Currently, it is functioning from a temporary building. A permanent campus will be set up within 3 years.

  • The government has granted 3 Sainik Schools for Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has become the 3rd North Eastern State after Assam and Manipur to get a Sainik School.
IATO’s 34th annual convention at Visakhapatnam from 6-9 September
Key Highlights:
  • Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and Andhra Pradesh tourism department, will organise the 34th annual convention of IATO from 6th to 9th September 2018 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

  • Union Tourism Minister Ashok Chandra Panda will take part in the convention. More than 900 delegates will be participating.
Global Investors Meet 2019 to be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Key Highlights:
  • On 10th September 2018, Tamil Nadu Industries Minister M C Sampath announced that, the 2nd edition of Tamil Nadu government’s ‘Global Investors Meet 2019’

  • An investment promotion programme, will be held in Chennai on January 23-24, 2019.

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$400 m raised by YES Bank via syndicated loan facility from its IBU in Gujarat
Key Highlights:
  • On September 12, 2018, YES Bank announced that it had raised $400 million (Rs. 2,900 crore) via syndicated loan facility, from it’s IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City.

  • The bank has additionally raised USD 400 million through two Syndicated Loan Transactions in Taiwan and Japan in November 2017.

IPPB ties up with FSS to create payments network for unorganized retail
Key Highlights:
  • On September 10, 2018, India Post Payments Bank has tied up with Financial Software and Systems (FSS) for providing banking solutions to unorganized sector especially rural households, small and medium enterprises and women.

  • IPPB services shall be available at 650 IPPB branches and 3250 Access Points from 1st September 2018 and in all 1.55 lakh post offices (Access Points) by December 2018.

  • This would ensure that micro-merchants are able to accept payments over any channel – online, unified payments interface (UPI), quick-response (QR) codes, Aadhaar and IPPB accounts.
LIC launches group insurance scheme for CDSL demat account holders
Key Highlights:
  • On September 12, 2018, Life Insurance Corporation of India signed an agreement with Central Depository Services (India) to provide group insurance coverage to all eligible demat account holders.

  • The facility will be available to demat account holders between the age of 18 years and 59 years.

  • It will provide a cover of Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh for any single individual at a very nominal price.

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Infosys inks deal with Australian Open as official digital innovation partner
Key Highlights:
  • Infosys has signed a 3-year partnership with the Australian Open as its official digital innovation partner.

  • Financial details of the deal were not revealed. Infosys will use technologies like Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, to offer a unique experience for fans.

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On 10th September 2018, Balzan Foundation announced the winners for 2018 Balzan Prizes
Key Highlights:
  • Terre des Hommes, an international children rights charity based in Switzerland is awarded the 2018 Balzan Prize for Humanity, Peace and Fraternity among Peoples.

  • Terre des Hommes will receive 1 million Swiss francs (USD 1 million) for a project in Mali, an African country, to save infants during childbirth and help their mothers.
Indian-American researcher awarded $6.5Mn to identify cancer biomarkers
Key Highlights:
  • US National Cancer Institute has awarded the “Outstanding Investigator Award” to Indian-American researcher Professor Arul Chinnaiyan, and funds for $6.5 million over 7 years, to identify cancer biomarkers to enhance diagnosis and develop new targeted therapies.

  • Professor Arul Chinnaiyan is from the University of Michigan. In 2010, he launched the Michigan Oncology Sequencing (Mi-ONCOSEQ) programme.

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HDFC Life appoints Vibha Padalkar as new MD & CEO
Key Highlights:
  • HDFC Life, has appointed Vibha Padalkar as its new Managing Director and CEO for 3 years with effect from 12thSeptember 2018,after the exit of Amitabh Chaudhary,who joined Axis Bank on September 8.

  • Vibha Padalkar joined HDFC Life in August 2008. She was conferred the ‘CFO-Woman of the year’ award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2011.

  • HDFC Life also appointed Suresh Badami as a Whole-time Director for a period of 3 years with effect from September 17, 2018.

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Padma Bhushan economist VS Vyas passes away
Key Highlights:
  • On 12th September 2018, Padma Bhushan awardee and agricultural economist Vijay Shankar Vyas died following a short term illness, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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